of how the world works. Bracketing is hard, because a therapist must go deeply within themselves and set aside personal biases and Profound introspection should be a part of every therapist’s training and continuing education, and the rewards of understanding ones’ flaws and prejudices will allow a connection with this very special population and their families.
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is a family therapist and play therapist at Cavanaugh’s research focuses on LGBT
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